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3.2.4 Temperature sensor
.2.4 Temperature sensor
A temperature probe sits inside the small stainless steel pin on the
sensor unit. It measures the temperature of the soil sample. Although
the temperature is not part of the measurement it is useful
information for reviewing the quality of a measuring campaign. The
sensor has a tolerance of
0.2 K at 10 °C.
A temperature probe sits inside the small stainless steel pin on the
sensor unit. It measures the temperature of the soil sample. Although
the temperature is not part of the measurement it is useful
information for reviewing the quality of a measuring campaign. The
sensor has a tolerance of
0.2 K at 10 °C.
3.2.5 Plug connector
3.2.5 Plug connector
The bus cable is connected to the plug on the side of the sensor unit.
As the plug is taken on and off
regularly during a measuring campaign
an easy-going push-pull plug is used.
The bus cable is connected to the plug on the side of the sensor unit.
As the plug is taken on and off
regularly during a measuring campaign
an easy-going push-pull plug is used.
A simple-to-open spring-loaded cover
protects the plug when no cable is
connected. Tightly close the plug cover
before cleaning the sensor unit.
A simple-to-open spring-loaded cover
protects the plug when no cable is
connected. Tightly close the plug cover
before cleaning the sensor unit.
Fig. 5: Push-pull plug
Dirt water inside the plug opening will destroy the functionality of
the connector.
Do not twist the plug.
Make sure that the cover is closed tightly before cleaning.
